A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville

Duration2h - 2h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a Self-driving tour from Auburn to Placerville with this affordable audio tour.

• Find out the history of the California Gold Rush as you visit the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma, where gold was first discovered in January 1848
• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories
• Do it all in 120 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Food/Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation

What to expect

Auburn
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This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.
Gold Rush Museum
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On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Gold Rush Museum, a stamp mill, and a blacksmith shop.
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The tour passes by the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead.
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The tour passes by Hart 2 Hart Vineyards.
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Hike along the Gerle Loop trail at Magnolia Ranch Trailhead where you’ll catch glimpses of the American River.
American River
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Your drive from Auburn to Placerville takes you along the spectacular American River.
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
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See where gold was first discovered by James Marshall at John Sutter’s Mill while visiting Marshall Gold Discovery State Park
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See the Sutter's Mill Replica.
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See the James Marshall Monument and learn more about the man who first reported gold in the area.
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Explore Gold Bug Mine, an actual hard-rock mine from the late 1880’s.
Placerville
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This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Starts at 1650 Lincoln Way, Auburn California. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

End point

The tour ends in Placerville.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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$14.99 per group

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